Stephen Perestam
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- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 2:56:37
- Avg per meeting
- 7:04
- Segments
- 2926
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Top issues during term (20)
Landslide costs and buyout program
Over $1.6 million in new emergency contract authority plus roughly $40,000 more for each of the two appraisal contracts.
Transient Occupancy Tax ballot measure
Roughly $1.4 million a year at 12%, $2.8 million at 14%.
Landslide response and funding
$56.9 million spent to date; an estimated $13 million per year ongoing; the $150+ million permanent fix remains unfunded.
PV Drive South and PV Drive East Roadway Projects
Costs include mass notification mailings and possibly a larger venue; not yet quantified.
Roadway and storm drain construction scheduling
An emergency contract was used and will come back to the Council for ratification.
AM 1680 emergency radio station
Funding approved by City Council; streaming module (about $1,400 recurring) deferred for now.
Greater Portuguese Bend landslide emergency extensions
FEMA's BRIC program is resuming funding, which has been a major source for landslide mitigation; a $2.9 million federal earmark request for the EOC is also pending.
Ryan Park Playground and Three Sisters Connector Trail
$122,500 contract with a $92,500 budget adjustment, offset by a matching Measure A grant.
Cal Water Meter Fees and Downsizing
No direct cost; potential pressure on the utility's operating procedures.
Storm Drain Condition Assessment and Repairs
Unknown repair costs pending the inventory; past landslide-related utility impacts measured at under 5%.
Pano AI wildfire detection and Zone Zero rules
Free to residents; EDCO service covered under existing contract.
Community Foundation gift acceptance policy
The foundation starts with no money — early branding costs would come from the city's general fund until donations arrive.
Reopening Portuguese Bend Trails / Great Line Trail Route
Repair costs may already be rivaling remediation expenses according to the speaker; no official figure was given.
Sheriff's Station drone program
RPV's share is $44,080 up front plus proportional maintenance costs, already set aside in next year's budget.
Developer impact fees and nexus study
Study costs up to $50,000 (budgeted at $60,000); potential fee revenue of roughly $8.8 million over 25 years.
Landslide emergency work continues
Emergency stabilization operations, well re-drills, and storm pumping run into the millions annually, and the proposed permanent remediation fix is estimated around $40 million.
Public Safety Camera Reimbursement Program Suspension
Program reimbursements pause; HOAs already spent 25–50% of budgets on camera systems.
Wireless Facility Code Amendments / Cell Coverage
No direct cost, though city staff continue reviewing carrier applications under existing rules and may fund an independent coverage study.
Equine evacuation readiness
Mass care and evacuation grant funding will support the planning effort.
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program guide overhaul
Alternative bumps cost $1,000+ per unit or up to $50,000 per two-lane location versus modest asphalt costs.
Decisions during term (417)
Recorded while Perestam was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar (Items A–G, I)
Item H — Updated Citywide Records Retention Schedule
Adoption of the Updated Trails Network Plan
Landslide Complex Updates and Contract Amendments
Approval of Minutes (Sisson)
Registers of Demands (Gomez)
Consider continuing the emergency justification for work and emergency contracting for the Greater Portuguese Bend-Ancient Altamira Landslide Emergency Project. (Bryden)
Approval of October 13, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes
Site Plan Review Appeal — 28711 Cedarbluff Drive (Case No. PLSR2026-0205)
Approval of agenda and remote attendance
Approval of August 10, 2026 special meeting minutes
Right-of-way storm drainage improvements — status update and schedule
Traffic Safety Committee regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026-27
Comments on FY 2026-27 City Council goals and selection of presenter
Approval of Agenda
Consent Calendar Items A–F
Consent Item G — Landslide Emergency Contracting (Geosyntec Amendment)
Storm Drain Asset Management Program and Inspection/Construction Agreements
Quarterly Public Safety Division Update
First Quarter FY 2026-27 City Council Goals Update
Voting record (123)
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